Amentum is seeking a dynamic and innovative Administrative Operations Analyst to provide support to the U.S. Pacific Command (US PACOM) Requirements and Resources Directorate (J8).
You would be an excellent candidate for this position if you:
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced, high impact, dynamic environment.
- Have experience and a desire to work independently to successfully achieve objectives.
- Have experience supporting the planning, scheduling, and briefing of Senior Executive Service, Flag, and General Officers.
You will directly support the US PACOM J8 Director of Staff as part of the team assisting the Director in execution of his day-to-day operations. This role will span the full spectrum of support responsibilities to improve the overall performance of the Requirements and Resources Directorate leadership support team.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Advise senior leadership on day-to-day execution of duties by using knowledge of leadership’s priorities.
- Prepare leadership for command battle rhythm events and bridge correspondence by preparing pre-event and post-event products for review.
- Improve front office efficiency by observing workflows and improving them by interfacing with KM/IT Subject Matter Experts.
- Coordinate with staff and leadership for the planning and deconflicting front office TDY/leave schedules and other front office administration.
- Assist in the coordination of Distinguished Visitors events to include coordination and guiding of action officers in support of Distinguished Visitor engagements.
- Prepare and track administrative correspondence for leadership review and decision making.
- Interface with other leadership office teams to provide administrative support
- Support the J8 Foreign Disclosure program.
Minimum Requirements:
- At least 5 years of experience supporting Department of Defense.
- At least 2 years of experience working within the U.S. PACOM Headquarters.
- Experience in editing and revising reports, graphics, and information papers.
- Proficiency or demonstrated ability to quickly learn tools such as Enterprise Task Management Software, SharePoint and TEAMS.
- Experience in defining requirements for automation and knowledge management tools based on observing operational/administrative workflows
- Highly proficient at Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Must have an active Top-Secret clearance and be SCI eligible. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience serving in a Senior Executive Service (SES), Flag/General Officer front office, including roles such as Office Aide, Executive Assistant, Writer, or other key leadership support positions.
- More than 10 years of staff experience within a Two-Star Flag or General Officer Headquarters.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Extensive experience coordinating across Department of Defense (DoD) entities—including the Joint Staff, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and U.S. PACOM Service Components—as well as with interagency partners such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State.
Compensation & Benefits
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $135K - $155K (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com
Compensation Details:
$135,000 - $155,000
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
10/20/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
Skills Required
- At least 5 years of experience supporting the Department of Defense
- At least 2 years of experience working within U.S. PACOM Headquarters
- Experience editing and revising reports, graphics, and information papers
- Proficiency or ability to quickly learn Enterprise Task Management Software, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams
- Experience defining requirements for automation and knowledge management tools based on operational or administrative workflows
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Active Top Secret security clearance and SCI eligibility
- U.S. Citizenship required to obtain a Top Secret clearance
- Experience serving in an SES, Flag, or General Officer front office
- More than 10 years of staff experience within a Two-Star Flag or General Officer Headquarters
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Experience coordinating across DoD entities and interagency partners
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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Amentum.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.
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